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Tahoe’s Hidden Threats Beneath Clear Waters | Reno News
Lake Tahoe’s water clarity held steady at 69.2 feet in 2025, but beneath the surface, the lake is struggling—deep waters aren’t mixing properly, oxygen levels are dropping, and nutrients are piling up, all signs of a warming lake under climate stress. While sediment and smoke were low, a mysterious surge in tiny floating particles is blocking clarity improvements, turning them into a top scientific mystery. The real story? It’s not just about visibility—it’s about the lake’s fragile ecosystem fighting a changing climate, with scientists racing to decode the invisible threats. Listen in…
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